Neuroscience,Early Childhood Education and Play: We are Doing it Right! |
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| Authors: | Stephen Rushton |
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| Institution: | (1) University of South Florida, Sarasota, FL 34243, USA |
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| Abstract: | This editorial examines neuroscience and its impact on the field of education. Starting with a narrative between two young
children, the author intertwines research with basic principles of learning, using the interaction between two 4-year-olds
to illustrate the precepts. The four principles are: (1) the brain is uniquely organized; (2) the brain is continually growing;
(3) a “brain-compatible” classroom enables connection of learning to positive emotions; and (4) children’s brains need to
be immersed in real-life, hands-on, and meaningful learning experiences. The editorial concludes with an illustration of how
the brain works while two children are playing at the small animal center in their classroom. |
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